Deroceras reticulatum
Grey Field Slug at Freshwater Creek, VIC
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| Deroceras reticulatum | trevorpreston | 18 Aug 2025 | |
| Unverified | WendyEM | 16 Aug 2025 |
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Exudes white slime when handled
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18 Aug 2025
Deroceras reticulatum (Muller, 1714) Family Agriolimacidae. Invasive species from Europe. An agricultural pest. The white mucus produced when disturbed or handled is characteristic of this species.
Location information
- Coordinates 144.269616-38.252302
- Places Freshwater Creek, VIC
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 21 Apr 2025 03:21 PM Recorded on
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Species information
- Deroceras reticulatum Scientific name
- Grey Field Slug Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Minor weed or pest
- Up to 803m Recorded at altitude
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Record quality
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4 / 7
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